Borax (sodium tetraborate hexahydrate or sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It has been used as a remedy for over 4000 years. Most commercially-produced borax is mined from deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes.
Area(s) of Interest: Beginning May 21, 2014, physicians who give medical examinations for the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) need to complete a federal accredited training and pass a certification test to continue to perform physical qualification examinations for truck and bus drivers.
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